Dr. William N. Owen, III, long-time faculty member and retiree of the School of Computer and Information Sciences was appointed to the status of Associate Professor Emeritus of Computer Science by the Board of Trustees of the University of South Alabama at their annual meeting June 4, 2009.

This appointment is proffered in recognition of his achievements in teaching, in service to the University, in the generation of new knowledge through research and scholarship, and for serving as a consistently inspiring influence to students over a long period of time. Dr. Owen was also selected as the University's Professor of the Year in 2000, a tribute to his dedication to the learning of all students.

Congratulations, Dr. Owen.